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Dr. David Shield, MD

Ophthalmology*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Florence, MA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. David Shield, MD

Dr. David Shield, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Florence, MA. Dr. Shield, completed a fellowship at Eye Disease Consultants. Patients rated Dr. Shield an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Shield works at Practice in Florence, MA with other offices in Hartford, CT. They frequently treat conditions like Iridocyclitis and Uveitis and Iridocyclitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shield's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Eye Physicians of Northampton
    40 Main St Ste 106, Florence, MA 01062 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 584-6422
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Office
    85 Seymour St Ste 522, Hartford, CT 06106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 549-2020

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital

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Iridocyclitis
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Treatment frequency



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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinoschisis
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Corneal Tattooing
Diabetes Eye Care
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Injection
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    About Dr. David Shield, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1649599903
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Eye Disease Consultants
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • yale University
    Internship
    Undergraduate School
    • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. David Shield, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shield is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shield has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shield has seen patients for Iridocyclitis and Uveitis and Iridocyclitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shield on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Shield. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shield.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Shield, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Shield appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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